It is particularly important that a distinction is made between acting and assuming roles to examine a range of opinions and issues. A useful book when planning or writing role play activities is: 'The effective use of role-play' by Morry van Ments. (1999) Second edition. Kogan Page ISBN: 0 7494 2799 X.
Genetic modification
This role play forms part of the NCBE's 'Tranformer protocol' (a kit for bacterial transformation, which was developed with support from the Wellcome Trust). The role play, which does not require the practical kit in order to be carried out, may be downloaded free-of-charge from: www.ncbe.reading.ac.uk/NCBE/MATERIALS/DNA/transformation.html
Role play activities for the science classroom
It is particularly important that a distinction is made between acting and assuming roles to examine a range of opinions and issues. A useful book when planning or writing role play activities is: 'The effective use of role-play' by Morry van Ments. (1999) Second edition. Kogan Page ISBN: 0 7494 2799 X.
Genetic modification
This role play forms part of the NCBE's 'Tranformer protocol' (a kit for bacterial transformation, which was developed with support from the Wellcome Trust). The role play, which does not require the practical kit in order to be carried out, may be downloaded free-of-charge from: www.ncbe.reading.ac.uk/NCBE/MATERIALS/DNA/transformation.html